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Old 12-11-2006 | 06:32 PM
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Getting ready to convert to a full hydraulic helm. What is the difference between these two products. Imco is around $400 and all others are around $950 for the tilt hubs.

http://www.imcomarine.com/pages/nev-....html#dash%201

http://www.eddiemarine.com/cart/deta...&CategoryID=31
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Old 12-11-2006 | 06:47 PM
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Scarb28,
You might want to call IMCO and ask them if their internet pricing is current or at least if they are going to honor it, I am pretty sure they have raised the price of that unit.

I sell their tilt hub for $889.00

http://www.tpmarine.com/index.asp?Pa...ROD&ProdID=869

Originally Posted by Scarab28
Getting ready to convert to a full hydraulic helm. What is the difference between these two products. Imco is around $400 and all others are around $950 for the tilt hubs.

http://www.imcomarine.com/pages/nev-....html#dash%201

http://www.eddiemarine.com/cart/deta...&CategoryID=31
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Old 12-11-2006 | 07:34 PM
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WPM makes a great full hydraulic system for less than the competition. Comes with custom built ss lines, no push-n-lock bs. We sell them exclusively. Call if you're interested.

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Old 12-11-2006 | 10:01 PM
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The imco one doesn't look quite as fancy as the others in this thread. I made my own with a Teleflex tilt helm like this: http://www.go2marine.com/product.do?no=93570F

I cut the steering shaft and welded it to the "gear" that I cut off a forklift steering wheel. Then I used something like this http://www.northerntool.com/webapp/w...70_13568_13568 to attach it to the dash. I'll see if I have a picture of it. It was less than $150 to put it together.
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Old 12-11-2006 | 11:11 PM
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Originally Posted by Scarab28
Getting ready to convert to a full hydraulic helm. What is the difference between these two products. Imco is around $400 and all others are around $950 for the tilt hubs.

http://www.imcomarine.com/pages/nev-....html#dash%201

http://www.eddiemarine.com/cart/deta...&CategoryID=31
the imco that is now available is very similar to what eddiemarine is offering however the imco does not have exposed allen bolt heads, on the base its secures from behind and is a little larger in diameter than the eddiemarine by about 1" in ttl dia. price very competitive as of last year
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Old 12-11-2006 | 11:32 PM
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Originally Posted by Scarab28
Getting ready to convert to a full hydraulic helm. What is the difference between these two products. Imco is around $400 and all others are around $950 for the tilt hubs.

http://www.imcomarine.com/pages/nev-....html#dash%201

http://www.eddiemarine.com/cart/deta...&CategoryID=31

Look at the picture in your link, that's not Imco's billet tilt hub, thats the one with the rubber around it. The one TP Marine showed you is the better hub. Remember, none of those come with the Charlynn pump that goes behind the dash. The Pump kit with hoses and filter will cost you another 800 or so.
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Old 12-12-2006 | 08:58 AM
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Originally Posted by BADKACHINA
Look at the picture in your link, that's not Imco's billet tilt hub, thats the one with the rubber around it. The one TP Marine showed you is the better hub. Remember, none of those come with the Charlynn pump that goes behind the dash. The Pump kit with hoses and filter will cost you another 800 or so.
BADKACHINA is correct, the $900 is for the tilt helm only no matter who you buy it from. All three manufactures make a great unit, but I would price the entire kit before making a decision.

Hope this helps...
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Old 12-12-2006 | 09:15 AM
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Thanks - I figured that web price was too good to be true.
I already have exteranal rams mounted and I have the Char-Lynn valve. Next purchase needs to be the helm, hoses, PS tank and filter to complete the Full Hydraulic system. Please correct me if I need aditional items.
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Old 12-12-2006 | 09:21 AM
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OF course you do not need the tilt helm. The plain straight column is much cheaper There are 2 sizes, you want the 3/4'' shaft
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Old 12-12-2006 | 09:37 AM
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Originally Posted by Scarab28
Thanks - I figured that web price was too good to be true.
I already have exteranal rams mounted and I have the Char-Lynn valve. Next purchase needs to be the helm, hoses, PS tank and filter to complete the Full Hydraulic system. Please correct me if I need aditional items.
Scarab28, it sounds like you have everything you need, good luck with the project and feel free to give me a call if you have any questions during the install.

Thanks,
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